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10 important points on life in temperate grasslands
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Grasslands make up approximately a quarter of the total land surface. Climate plays an important role in the formation of grasslands. Grasslands are divided into two major categories which are temperate grassland and tropical grassland.
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Climate
Climate is of continental type with extreme temperature ie with warm summers and very cold winters.
The annual rainfall is moderate and is ideal for the growth of grass.
Flora and Fauna
Prairies are practically tree-less but the places where water is available, trees such as willows, alders and poplars grow.
Places that receive rainfall of over 50 cm, are suitable for farming as the soil is fertile.
The prairies are known as the ‘Granaries of the world’ because surplus wheat is produced here.
Bison or American buffalo is the most important animal.
People
Large-scale cattle farms called ranches are looked after by the sturdy men called cowboys.
Large scale farming with modern technology is done here.
The Velds
The Temperate Grasslands of South Africa are called the velds.
Velds are rolling plateaus with varying heights ranging from 600 m to 1100 m.
It is bound by the Drakensberg Mountains on the east.
Climate
The welds have a mild climate due to the influence of the Indian Oceans.
Here the summers are short and warm.
The velds receive rainfall mainly in the summer months from November to February.
Winters are cold and dry. Temperature varies between 5°C and 10°C and July is the coldest month.
Flora and Fauna
Vegetation cover is sparse.
Red grass grows in bush velds.
People
Large-scale cattle farms called ranches are looked after by the sturdy men called cowboys.
Large scale farming with modern technology is done here.
The Velds
The Temperate Grasslands of South Africa are called the velds.
Velds are rolling plateaus with varying heights ranging from 600 m to 1100 m.